Franklin County News

Franklin County has reported its first death of a resident infected with H1N1 a ' commonly called swine flu.

It wasn't a Sunday church service. But members of a local church whose pastor is accused of theft gathered Tuesday at the Franklin County District Court for the first day of a three-day jury trial.

Members of the Ottawa Suzuki Strings - a musical institute of young violinists, violists and cellists - are hoping to have a little more jingle in their step this holiday season.

Amy Morris knew she'd probably have to settle for a job she didn't love. But that's just the way it is with the economy, she says.

With a little help from some friends, Franklin County has a new 4-H club. About 15 members of the Rantoul Record Breakers 4-H Club elected officers Nov.

Brad Spencer, rural Franklin County, drives a combine last month at his family's farm.

One person was killed Friday in Franklin County and two people were transported to an Overland Park hospital after two vehicles collided.

Residents from Franklin County might be staying a little closer to home this holiday season because of the recession.

Ita TMs the topic of many dinner table discussions and morning coffee gatherings.

Theya re out there. And for some drivers, they can cause a lot of damage. Deer mating season has arrived, and with it comes the threat of deer/vehicle accidents.

Some Ottawa utility customers may qualify for assistance with their electric bills.

Rolan Davis is 96 years old, and although he has some trouble walking, he is grateful he has all of his fingers and all of his toes.

There weren't a lot of tricks on Halloween, but vandalism plagued a handful of businesses and a couple of automotive dealerships were burglarized over the weekend.

"Mudding" probably is a fun sport, Paula Smith, Williamsburg, acknowledged. But she doesn't find much fun in the after-effects - the damage caused by people driving their trucks on minimum maintenance roads she and her husband use to access their farm property, and even damage to their property.

A 12-year-old girl reported a stranger offered her a ride home from school Thursday.

David Alderman enjoys the sense of community that comes with a small water district.

Donald W. Smith, 77, Ottawa, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, at Richmond Care Center, Richmond.

POMONA a ' If at first you dona TMt succeed, try again. That may have been the motto for thieves who stole copper wiring from a Caseya TMs General Store construction site in Pomona this week.

Franklin County commissioners are taking a road trip. County commissioners decided to travel Monday to the 4300 block of Ellis Road near Rantoul, to see for themselves a small stretch of minimum-maintenance road.

Wellsville Police Chief Steve Gillespie said police still are investigating a Tuesday fire in Wellsville.